just read some of the replys amd now I am wondering where else has another writen form of English? I know UK & america are different but outside of UK & america does everyone use actual English for writing (on about spelling and grammar) although there are many forms of english such as Scotish which is a seperate spoken language.

PS my spelling is going to go to pot for a while as I don't have a auto-checker for the internet on this new system.

This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!Blog,-Some Suttas Translated,Ajahn Chah."Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."

Just a quick note to let you know I hadn't forgotten that you've reviewed Buddhism For The Modern Skeptic.

I've forwarded it off to my work and hope to review the changes during a break shortly.

Metta,Retro.

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

I'm 2 chapters away from completing my first book - approx. 150 pages. There's no telling when (or if) I'll ever finish, but when I do I'd be happy to send it your way...but only if you agree to let me pay you for your work. Proofing is alway a bit more fun that way.

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I'd be very happy to proofread your book.I would not dream of accepting any remuneration from you.Tell you what, whenever I post, just agree with everything I say, and bow to my superior knowledge, how's that?

Fede wrote:I am currently working to gain an officially-recognised accreditation in copyediting and proof-reading.If anybody has any (non-urgent, non-vital) written work they would like proof-read (to give me practice, and to save you the trouble!) please consider sending it my way.I have signed the Official Secrets Act, and am bound by client confidentiality clauses, therefore such work will not be used as any course-work reports. There is (as if it needs saying!) no charge.

Thank you.

Fede,

ahem ... want to read nearly 450 pages of thesis?

Was told to proof read them by a native speaker(s) as it contains many grammatical errors etc.

~Actively trying to destroy the Three Unwholesome Roots of Greed, Hatred and Ignorance~

It goes without saying that if you have deadlines, or restrictions, it's important I am made aware of these at the time you submit your work for proofing, together with lingual/language preference (USA/UK English)....

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Thanks for this... I've now gone through the marked-up document and adjusted things in my original document to reflect your input.

Many merits to you!

Now to find somewhere good to publish it online

Metta,Retro.

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

Fede wrote:I'd be very happy to proofread your book.I would not dream of accepting any remuneration from you.Tell you what, whenever I post, just agree with everything I say, and bow to my superior knowledge, how's that?

Let me know when I can be of use.Very happy to help.....

It's a deal. Thanks, Fede.

Vision is MindMind is EmptyEmptiness is Clear LightClear Light is UnionUnion is Great Bliss

Fede wrote:I am delighted you are ok with the proofread document.I did my best, and am glad it's to your satisfaction.

Thanks, Retro!

Hopefully you'll be doubly delighted that I might have found somewhere willing to host it online.

I'll come back and tell you where if/when it happens.

Metta,Retro.

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!Blog,-Some Suttas Translated,Ajahn Chah."Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."

If you have asked me of the origination of unease, then I shall explain it to you in accordance with my understanding: Whatever various forms of unease there are in the world, They originate founded in encumbering accumulation. (Pārāyanavagga)

Exalted in mind, just open and clearly aware, the recluse trained in the ways of the sages:One who is such, calmed and ever mindful, He has no sorrows! -- Udana IV, 7

I downloaded the old versionHavn't had a chance to read that one more than a couple of lines, due to circumstances, I'll be reading it when I have the chance so will download the new one.

This offering maybe right, or wrong, but it is one, the other, both, or neither!Blog,-Some Suttas Translated,Ajahn Chah."Others will misconstrue reality due to their personal perspectives, doggedly holding onto and not easily discarding them; We shall not misconstrue reality due to our own personal perspectives, nor doggedly holding onto them, but will discard them easily. This effacement shall be done."

More frivolity from the monk...this isn't directed toward you specifically Paul but as this is a word used regularly in this forum, we should get it right...merit is an uncountable noun...you can have much merit, or little/no merit, but not many merits, and no merits...